Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Need advice for new home theater

Hi Lynn Shaver,

I would keep things simple for right now and stick to a 5.1 setup to start with and see how it goes first with setting everything up. I would recommend....

M3 or M22 for mains.
VP150 for the centre channel (measure the dimensions of the cabinet that it will be placed in to make sure it will fit).
QS8's for surrounds.
EP350 v3 for subwoofer.

Well. I have not bought my setup but mine is basically looking to be identical to that one but getting a different subwoofer because another company has a better value unit than the EP-350.

Check out this PL-200 and look up reviews on it.

http://www.acousticsounddesign.com/core/view_BigProduct.cfm?pid=1555&sc=28

I am planning on mounting my left front speaker directly onto the mantle of my fireplace, just a little above optimal listening level but otherwise I am looking at somehow putting it onto the bricks. So i'de rather just put them where I can easily.

The right speaker will go near a window, but it should fit just perfect where I have it in mind.

My center channel (if it exists, still in debate on budget) is the tough one because it will be just above my tv. I do not trust using a full metal bracket to support it even though I have read that works. I am going to call axiom sales on sunday and discuss it with them. I am thinking I will likely build an all oak desk extension to mount my center channel (if it exists) ontop of it... Of course the vp 100 weighs less so it might just work in a bracket, hmmm... :P

There is something about the vp150 though that excites me. it must be that cool looking line of 5 speakers. It wakes up my inner child. That alone is worth the cost, right?

I have to agree with that. I think you would be better of using the $$$ of the extra 2 surrounds and put it towards a better 5.1 system. You can always get the extra 2 surrounds later when money permits. I my case, since I couldn't afford the whole system at once, I am building it one step at the time. I bought the M80s in January and then the VP150 in May. I decided to return the VP150 and upgraded to a VP180 (which hopefully will arrive Tuesday or Wednesday ). Around Xmas I'll probably get a sub but if money will be short (it always is), I'll get at least the 2x QS8s for surround. It might take me a couple of years to complete my system but in the end I know I'll be extremely happy with it. I am not saying you should do the same but I don't think that 2 extra surrounds would be as critical as a better 5.1 system. Just my 2 cents...
Cheers.

Bruno

Thanks for all the advice. The VP150 will not fit in my cabinet. I will look at getting a different sub as well, and with the savings get the M22' and QS8's.

Yeah, the QS8's look very nice and if you'll notice you can not buy them from the outlet store.

I have decided how I am going to staggar my upgrade process if not the cost the process, cause putting it all in at once will be a ton of work.

Step one i will order fresh qs8's and woofer, amp. The qs8's will serve as the left and right channels as poor as this idea seems untill my others arive.

I'm going to order my m22's and center channel via the outlet to save 80 dollars, that and it will allow me time to build the desk extensions I am planning on to mount my speakers on, so I do not have to drill holes in my walls...

Anyway that is my current plan. I do not know if my plan helps you any but hey, why not eh?

The QS8s are available from the Outlet, just not in custom versions. The wording is different which makes it easy to miss

"Single QS8 Factory Outlet" Instead of

"Single Factory Outlet QS4" which is just above it.

Yes Lynn I'm in the 'get 5.1 for now & upgrade to 7.1 later' camp. And I am also of the opinion (remember opinions are like assholes, everyone has one, and most of them stink) that Axiom subs are for people without a budget. If you are trying to stick to a budget then I say go with eD or SVS or someone like that and spend the savings on better mains and surrounds.

Your room dimensions measure 2300 cubic feet, which is almost to the limit of where Axiom recommends M22's (2500 cubic feet if I'm not mistaken?). So perhaps even a set of M60's would be in the running? Not that you wouldn't enjoy the M22's, just thought I'd mention that.

But don't take my advice too seriously. After all I started out with a speaker budget of two grand and I would up spending that alone on my EP800!